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The Renaissance Period 1840-1860

The Renaissance Period 1840-1860. Renaissance Period. Distinct period of Romantic Period Was a ‘ rebirth ’ / coming of age Illustrated By American writers Finding their own identity Moving away from English literature and influences. Renaissance Period.

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The Renaissance Period 1840-1860

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  1. The Renaissance Period 1840-1860

  2. Renaissance Period • Distinct period of Romantic Period • Was a ‘rebirth’ / coming of age • Illustrated By American writers • Finding their own identity • Moving away from English literature and influences

  3. Renaissance Period • Represented 1st time literature was truly American • Marked by culture and landscape • Main authors- • Hawthorne, Melville, Emerson,Thoreau

  4. Transcendentalism An attitude or belief contradicting industrialism, growth, and conformity.

  5. Transcendentalism At this point in history- • shift from: • Agriculture to Industry • Rural life to Urban life • Factories replaced workers • Immigrants performed labor

  6. Transcendentalists • Fought this form of thought • looked to create a better society • Believed truth was not in business, govt, or wealth, but in God, the universe, and the self • Wanted to go ‘beyond/transcend’ the physical world in order to find truth • Non-Conformists

  7. A Transcendental View • Everything in the world- including humans- is a reflection of god • Humankind, nature, and God are all connected • People are inherently good- they should always follow their beliefs • Personal intuition can reveal god’s spirit in nature and the soul- thus, truth is attainable

  8. A Transcendental View • Self-reliance / individualism outweigh Authority / blind conformity • Spontaneous feeling/intuition are superior to intellectualism / rationality • The ‘natural world’ is the doorway to the spiritual/ideal world.

  9. Ralph Waldo Emerson 1803 -1883

  10. A ‘Rare’ Intellectual • Appealed to the young with his energy and vitality • Appealed to intellectuals with his philosophical ideas concerning humanity, nature, and God • Appealed to overall society with his optimism

  11. The Quotable Emerson • Emerson is quoted more times than any figure in history. • Only one source with more quotes- the Bible

  12. Quotable- but why? • Represents the person we all strive to become • The person who has found, accepts, and loves his place on earth • Loves who he is; what he is • Possesses peace of mind

  13. Emerson’s history • Born (1803) into a cultured family of ministers in Boston • Life was pre-arranged/established • Was to be a minister • Attended Harvard; age 25 accepted 1st ministry post

  14. Emerson’s history • Spontaneously left ministry at age 28 after his wife died • Intuition led him to Europe; influenced by Romantic writers • In 1833 returned to U.S.- possessed a new optimism and outlook on life

  15. Emerson’s history • Helped pioneer the Transcendental Movement in the U.S. • Was, first and foremost, a writer and lecturer • Realized the limitation of transcendentalism in a civilized, conforming society.

  16. Literary Focus -Aphorism (motto)- A brief statement, usually one sentence long, that expresses a general principle or truth about life An apple a day keeps… Honesty is the best policy

  17. Quick Project A motto captures an individual’s attitude toward life in one pithy phrase. Think of a ‘motto’ that you hear on a daily basis.

  18. Aphorisms- RWE “Nothing can bring you peace but yourself; nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of principles.”

  19. Aphorisms- RWE “The high prize in life, the crowning fortune of man is to be born with a bias to some pursuit which finds him in employment and happiness.”

  20. Aphorisms- RWE “Accept the place divine Providence has found for you.”

  21. Aphorisms- RWE “Trust the instinct to the end, though you can render no reason.”

  22. Aphorisms- RWE “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”

  23. Aphorisms- RWE “Self-trust is the first secret to success.”

  24. Aphorisms- RWE What is your motto?

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